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I have purchased 2 new identical 256mb PC133 SDRAM strips (AZENRAM) to
replace my single 256 mb strip. The reason to purchase 2 new ones is
due to the fact that I have tried 4 prior strips from different
manufacturers and encountered boot problems. I attributed this to
incompatability problems with my existing RAM strip so I bought 2
identical strips as they were on sale cheaper than buying 1 512mb. Now
when I install the 2 strips I get the same problem. Windows XP Home
will not boot normal. The mem test on boot-up shows 512mb. I can boot
to safe mode and Windows reports 512mb in the system properties, but
it won't boot in normal mode. I tried various slot combinations and
each strip works on it's own. I thought the problem may be a power
supply issue and I disconnected my CD and DVD burners and USB hubs but
it didn't make a difference.
System Specs:
MSI K7T Turbo2 board with up to date BIOS
AMD 1600+
Radeon 7000
Sounblaster Live
ASUS TV FM Card
Any ideas PLEASE!
I have purchased 2 new identical 256mb PC133 SDRAM strips (AZENRAM) to
replace my single 256 mb strip. The reason to purchase 2 new ones is
due to the fact that I have tried 4 prior strips from different
manufacturers and encountered boot problems. I attributed this to
incompatability problems with my existing RAM strip so I bought 2
identical strips as they were on sale cheaper than buying 1 512mb. Now
when I install the 2 strips I get the same problem. Windows XP Home
will not boot normal. The mem test on boot-up shows 512mb. I can boot
to safe mode and Windows reports 512mb in the system properties, but
it won't boot in normal mode. I tried various slot combinations and
each strip works on it's own. I thought the problem may be a power
supply issue and I disconnected my CD and DVD burners and USB hubs but
it didn't make a difference.
System Specs:
MSI K7T Turbo2 board with up to date BIOS
AMD 1600+
Radeon 7000
Sounblaster Live
ASUS TV FM Card
Any ideas PLEASE!